An ulpan is an intensive study center for Hebrew in Israel. It's designed to teach Hebrew (in about 500 hours) and the Israeli culture to adult new immigrants and to build a shared identity so they can be integrated quickly and successfully into the society. The ulpan was created in 1948 when a great number of new immigrants arrived to Israel from all over the world. These immigrants brought different cultures, languages and economic status and needed to be assimilated quickly into the Israeli state. The modern ulpan uses advanced methods and audio-visual aids. The ulpan serves new immigrants for about five months to prepare them for employment. The Kibbutz Ulpan is a program in 15 Kibbutzim combining Hebrew language study with living and working in the Kibbutz. The program is tailored for young adults of 18-28 years.

The ministry is responsible for the first three weeks of the new immigrants to Israel. It gives the new immigrants an "Absorption Basket" that includes help with employment, and benefits such as payments for accommodation, Ulpan education, and other living expenses.

mora leivrit (fem.), morim leivrit (male pl.), morot leivrit (fem. pl.).

ola hadasha (fem.), olim hadashim (male pl.), olot hadashot (fem. pl.).

talmida (fem.), talmidim (male pl.), talmidot (fem. pl.).

sfarim (pl.), books.

mahbarot (pl.), notebooks.

shoolhanot (pl.), tables.

kisaot (pl.), chairs.

etim (pl.), pens.

efronot (pl.), pencils.